The instructions call for you to use 5/2 Mercerized cotton, specifically the 6 Tubular Spectrum colors: 5 Red, 10 Red Purple, 5 Red Purple, 10 Purple, 5 Purple and 10 Purple Blue. By using the 5/2 yarns sett at 12 epi, you will weave a very nice soft scarf. Beating lightly is the key to having a soft fabric. Rigid heddle looms produce these soft fabrics very easily, and if you are using a floor loom you will need to practice soft beating. These instructions are written for both rigid heddle looms and 4 shaft floor looms. The rigid heddle instructions call for using a pickup stick to create the lace pattern. It is simple to use as you only have to set up the pickup stick once during the weaving of the entire scarf. The floor loom instructions include a 3 harness lace pattern that produces the nice, nubby texture on the scarf. Project Description: 2 scarves 12 EPI, 12 PPI 9” in reed, finished scarves approximately 8”x60” plus fringe. Equipment Needed: Loom with at least 10-inch weaving width, 12 dent reed. Pickup stick if you are using a rigid heddle loom and a stick or boat shuttle. Yarn Needed: 1- 1.5 oz cone 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn each: 5 Red, 10 Red Purple, 5 Red Purple, 10 Purple, 5 Purple, 10 Purple Blue These scarves are especially nice if you add #6 beads to the fringe. If you would rather just purchase the yarns and instructions all together, we have a kit available. Click here. After purchase, you will have unlimited access to the downloadable file. Please let us know if you want a copy mailed to you.
